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Faith Kipyegon sets 1,500 world record at the Prefontaine Classic
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Kenyan Faith Kipyegon set a world record in the 1,500 meters on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic, finishing in 3 minutes, 48.68 seconds. Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion in the event, bested her own record of 3:49.04 in the event, set last July before the Paris Games. Kipyegon, 31, sprinted alone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS game between LAFC and Austin FC in Texas postposed by inclement weather
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Major League Soccer game between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC was postponed Saturday because of inclement weather. “The decision was made due to severe weather impacting the safety of travel in Central Texas and with guidance from relevant local authorities,” Austin FC said in a statement. A new date ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Hoskins leaves game against Marlins because of left thumb discomfort
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Milwaukee first baseman Rhys Hoskins left the Brewers’ game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday because of left thumb discomfort. Hoskins experienced soreness after he stepped off the bag and caught shortstop Joey Ortiz’s errant throw to tag Eric Wagaman out in the fourth. Manager Pat Murphy and a Brewers trainer immediately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers pitchers Blake Snell, Blake Treinen progressing toward return
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pitchers Blake Snell and Blake Treinen are progressing toward a return for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Snell and Treinen each faced hitters Saturday, and Snell pitched two innings. Each could begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. The 32-year-old Snell has pitched in two games for the Dodgers following his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Depleted England clinical against the Pumas in La Plata
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
England without 13 British and Irish Lions stunned recent Lions conqueror Argentina 35-12 in test rugby on Saturday. Argentina beat the Lions 28-24 in Dublin two weeks ago for the first time and left most of the team intact for its first test at home this year. But Argentina’s failure to score any points in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, has died, the team announced Saturday. He was 44. The White Sox said Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he was being treated for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. Jenks helped the White Sox win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pozo’s pinch-hit homer in the 8th powers Cardinals past Cubs, Busch 8-6
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Yohel Pozo pinch-hit a three-run homer to cap St. Louis’ five-run eight-inning rally, and the Cardinals came back to top the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Saturday, ending a four-game slide. Pozo’s drive off Brad Keller reached Waveland Avenue to put St. Louis ahead 8-5. Alec Burleson, who finished with three hits, cracked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek’s unique Wimbledon tradition
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Strawberries hold a special place in Wimbledon tradition. But strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek explained that it’s a dish from her native Poland. “Why is it such a big thing? Everybody should eat that,” a smiling Swiatek said after her third-round victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. “I think in summer kids ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Lee’s walk-off bunt single lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Rays
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee drove in the game-ending run with a bunt single in the ninth inning on Saturday as the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5. Garrett Clevenger (0-4) walked Byron Buxton to start the ninth. Willi Castro followed with a single that moved Buxton to third. Lee then bunted the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis Thompson makes late birdie to break out of a logjam and lead John Deere
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Davis Thompson made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Saturday to break out of a logjam that at one point featured 10 players tied for the lead, giving him a 4-under 67 on a much tougher golf course and a one-shot lead in the John Deere Classic. Thompson was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw at Prefontaine Classic
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
EUGENE — Canada’s Camryn Rogers won the women’s hammer throw with a season-best 78.88-metre throw at the Diamond League’s Prefontaine Classic on Saturday. The Richmond, B.C., native, who is the reigning world and Olympic champion achieved the mark on the fourth of her six attempts. Americans Brooke Andersen (76.95) and DeAnna Price (75.35) placed behind ... Read More »
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